disorder
Significado: A state of confusion or irregularity; a medical condition
A disorder is a state of confusion, disruption, or irregularity. In medicine, it refers to an illness or condition that disrupts normal functioning, such as 'eating disorder' or 'anxiety disorder.' It can also mean a lack of order or organisation, as in 'civil disorder' or a messy room.
Ejemplos
- The doctor diagnosed her with a sleep disorder. 医生诊断她患有睡眠障碍。El médico le diagnosticó un trastorno del sueño.医師は彼女を睡眠障害と診断した。의사는 그녀에게 수면 장애 진단을 내렸다.
- The protest turned into civil disorder. 抗议演变成了社会骚乱。La protesta se convirtió en disturbios civiles.抗議活動は市民暴動に発展した。시위가 시민 소요로 발전했다.
- His desk was in complete disorder. 他的桌子完全乱成一团。Su escritorio estaba en completo desorden.彼の机は完全に散らかっていた。그의 책상은 완전히 어질러져 있었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'desordre', from 'des-' (not, opposite of) + 'ordre' (order), from Latin 'ordo' (row, rank, order). The medical sense of 'an ailment' appeared in the 16th century, suggesting a disruption of the body's order.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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